ACROSS the nation

NEW HAVEN, CT—To bridge the gap between its 40? offset presses and toner-based digital devices, The Harty Press installed a new Presstek 52DI digital offset press. The printing, direct mail and marketing communications company had purchased an older model Presstek DI machine several years ago and wanted to upgrade to the 52DI to take advantage of its increased speed (prints up to 10,000 iph) and automation, as well as the larger sheet size, which is a 52cm landscape format (maximum sheet size of 20.47×14.17?).

“The larger sheet size not only expands the range of jobs we can produce, but it also means we can have more efficient imposition of full-bleed jobs, such as multiple-up printing of 6×9? postcards,” says George Platt, co-owner of The Harty Press.

CALIFORNIA

CHINO—More than 80 distributors were given a tour of the new 46,000-square-foot facility during an open house held recently by Wright Business Graphics of California. The larger plant will allow the printer to expand its manufacturing, warehousing and distribution capabilities.